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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,138.61, 39,203.28 and 11,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,138.61, 39,203.28 and 11,903.82 is: 17,853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,138.61 : 39,203.28 = 11,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,138.61/39,203.28 = 11,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,138.61x = 39,203.28 × 11,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,138.61x = 466,668,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,668,788.53/26,138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,853.62

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